[Sanctuarycity_hamilton] Invitation: Come celebrate International Migrants Day with the migrant worker community :)

[Sanctuary City Hamilton]

Hi folks,

We received this invitation a little while ago.  I can't make it, is there
anyone from the group interested in going? You just have to RSVP (but let
me know so that I can send regrets on behalf of the group is no one is
interested).

Thanks,
Caitlin



*From:* Tzazná Miranda Leal [mailto:tzazna at migrantworkersalliance.org]
*Sent:* December-02-15 2:46 PM
*To:* Maria Antelo (HCLC)
*Subject:* Come celebrate International Migrants Day with the migrant
worker community :)



Hey Maria,



This International Migrants Day (December 18) join a gathering of
caregivers, farmworkers, migrant workers, migrant justice activists and
allies hosted by the Caregivers Action Centre, Justicia for Migrant
Workers, Migrante, No One Is Illegal - Toronto, other organizations in the
Migrant Workers Alliance for Change and the Migrant Sex Worker Project. We
want to build community, share stories, strengthen our movement and
celebrate with you.



*We would love it if you, and 1-3 other people from your organization that
can join us on December 18th, 2015 at 7pm at 350 Victoria Street. Please
RSVP by clicking **here*
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12dcaaalQ7iS2873yaEJwerGRbMh5QjOku8Mqk6Nl0B4/viewform>*.
Please ask your guests to RSVP too. This is an invitation-only event, so we
ask you to please do not post widely.*



Note that this event will follow the annual International Migrant Day
gathering and candlelight vigil by Justicia for Migrant Workers at Chinese
Railroad Workers Monument at 5:30pm.



2015 has been a pivotal year. Over the last 12 months:



·         Migrant workers won protections against recruiters in Ontario!

·         Forced clawbacks of Caribbean agricultural workers wages were
removed!

·         There were two increases to the minimum wage for all Ontario
workers!

·         A movement for support for refugees is growing across the country!

·         We launched Canada’s first cross-country migrant worker rights
<http://migrantrights.ca/en/home/> coalition!



These changes are happening in the context of rising xenophobia and racism
against migrant workers who are blamed for stealing Canadian jobs, and
refugees and migrants, particularly Muslims, who are equated with
terrorists.



So on December 18th, join us to celebrate our victories and re-commit to
working together. Don’t miss the amazing performances, storytelling and art
exhibits by migrant workers. There will be food. There will be laughter.
There will be music. There will be all of us.



*December 18, 2015. 7pm. 380 Victoria Street. RSVP **here*
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12dcaaalQ7iS2873yaEJwerGRbMh5QjOku8Mqk6Nl0B4/viewform>*.
*



See you soon!



Caregivers Action Centre

Justice for Migrant Workers

Migrante

No One Is Illegal - Toronto

Migrant Sex Workers Project



Tzazna and Hussan,

Migrant Workers Alliance for Change



*Tzazná Miranda Leal*

Organizer



Migrant Workers Alliance for Change
720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 223,
Toronto, ON  M5S 2T9
T: 647-618-5325

T: 1-855-567-4722 ext: 701 <+18555674722>

E: tzazna at migrantworkersalliance.org



www.migrantworkersalliance.org

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